Isle of Skye Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

4.8 (1,076 reviews) 9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Enjoy a day trip exploring Isle of Skye in a comfortable, air-conditioned Land Rover or minibus that seats up to 8 people. Relax as your Professional, Scottish, Kilted tour guide takes you on a journey through Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Eilean Donan Castle, Old Man of Storr and much more. Eat a 1-hour lunch in Portree (own expense). Take home precious memories on this Private Tour for a more personalized experience.

This tour is NOT available to people who are on a cruise ship in the Port of Invergordon. This is because the meeting point for this tour is 25 miles from the ship and we can't guarantee at the end of the tour you would be back on time for your ship to sail.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Happy Tours Scotland Ltd

What is included

Included

Included: Air-conditioned vehicle - Land Rover or minibus
Included: Pick-up & Drop-off from your accommodation if in Inverness or en route
Included: Professional Kilted Tour Guide
Included: Private Transportation

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch (own expense)
Not included: Entrance to Urquhart Castle - time does not allow
Not included: Entrance to Eilean Donan Castle

Itinerary

Happy Tours

15 min

Meet and Greet in front of the Columba Hotel for departure of all our tours. Meet at 8am.
Caledonian Canal

Passing by

See the first government funded iniative in the Brisitsh Isles overseen by the brilliant Scottish Engineer Thomas Telford
Loch Ness

10 min

Take a photo of the world famous Loch and look out for it's most famous resident Nessie. Can you capture a picture that will make the local and world news?
Drumnadrochit VisitScotland Information Centre

Passing by

Can you spot Nessie in the grounds or can you see the Yellow Submarine?
Urquhart Castle

Passing by

Enjoy a spectacular view of the ruined Castle and hear it's history brought to life by our guide
Loch Cluanie

Passing by

Travel along this reservior damned during the Hydro Scheme production in 1957
Stop 7

30 min Admission not included

Stop and explore one of the most photographed castles in the world. Built in the 13th century this was used as a film location for Highlander.
Skye Bridge

Passing by

Travel over this bridge opened in 1995 and find yourself on the beautiful Isle of Skye
VisitScotland Portree iCentre

one hour

This is our lunch time stop where you have an hour free to choose a cafe or hotel to eat at, or to have a wander through the small streets seeing the 18th century architecture
The Old Man of Storr

20 min

See the massive pinnacle of rock formed by the volcanic activity and ancient landslips in the north of the island. Will you see a rainbow at the falls? View the hills of Torridon, Gairloch and Island of Rona
Stop 11

30 min

A final stop at the small bothy coffee shop for a quick refreshment before travelling back to Inverness

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Leaves from in front of the Columba Hotel or from your accommodation if in Inverness or en route. Meet at 8am

End point

Leaves from in front of the Columba Hotel or from your accommodation if in Inverness or en route. Meet at 8am

Using your ticket

Please arrive on time, the tour will depart promptly
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Operates in all weather conditions, dress comfortably
A small amount of walking is involved
Slightly uneven terrain, which is approximately 1 kilometer in total and will be over several tour stops. The longest walk is 300 meters
Due to the duration of this tour, not recommended for children under the age of 6
Not wheelchair accessible; some locations are not wheelchair accessible

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, dress comfortably
Children must be accompanied by an adult (ages 2-17)
Due to the duration of this tour, not recommended for children under 2 years of age
Slightly uneven terrain, which is approximately 1 kilometer in total and will be over several tour stops. The longest walk is 300 meters
Not wheelchair accessible; some locations are not wheelchair accessible
Booster seats are available upon request
This tour is not available to people who are on a cruise ship in the Port of Invergordon. This is because the meeting point for this tour is 25 miles from the ship and we can't guarantee at the end of the tour you would be back on time for your ship to sail.